How ’bout Them Samples?! #2

July 20, 2016July 13, 2016 LauraJoli LookingJoliGoodLeave a comment

I have been doing really well with not making any unnecessary beauty purchases! I don’t think that I have ever gone this long before. So far, so good. I have walked down the beauty rows several times just to see what is new, and I have successfully left without buying anything!

As part of my self imposed “strict no buy”, I decided to use samples that I have already received but have been neglecting. Here is the second group of what I have decided to try out…

Acure Repairing Shampoo and Conditioner
Aquaphore
Clairol Hairfood dry shampoo
Gold Bond Ultimate Hand Cream
Neutrogena Healthy Skin Booster Face Wash
Neutrogena Healthy Volume Mascara
Olay Ultra Moisturizing Body Wash
Tarte Lipsurgence in Wonder

I have so many samples that I don’t even remember where I got all of them from originally. I know some are from ipsy bags, or Target boxes and others from Walmart beauty boxes. I will let you know in a few weeks what I think of each thing and if I would purchase these items based on my thoughts from these samples.

If you would like to see which samples I have already tried out and what I think about them you can read more by clicking HERE.

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Ipsy Glam Bag July 2016

July 17, 2016July 16, 2016 LauraJoli LookingJoliGoodLeave a comment

Another month has flown by!!! I can’t believe that it is already time to post what I got in my ipsy glam bag! I don’t know about you, but I always loving seeing what everyone else received in their bags.

This month’s ipsy theme is “Hot Summer Nights” The card basically tells about the new changes to the ipsy.com website. They have added a new tips and tricks section as well as a look book inspo section.

(If you don’t know what ipsy is you can check out my previous post all about it by clicking HERE)

This month’s glam bag is super cute! Silver gray background with an iridescent sheen background with small pink and white beach umbrella pattern. I love the iridescent colors of this bag’s print, it is one of my favorites so far! The zipper is across the top, a feature that I prefer best.

If you don’t already subscribe to ipsy but you’re thinking about trying it out, I’d love for you to use my referral link https://www.ipsy.com/new?refer=uqdkx

Here’s what I got in my glam bag this month…

theBalm Cosmetics Meet Matt(e) Trimony Eyeshadow in Matt Moskowitz
Triple milled just sounds attractive, doesn’t it? It means this shadow is super fine, making it smooth and easy to blend.

Ultra-matte color
Perfect on your lids, in the crease or as a transition shade
Velvety texture that’s as soft as it is stunning

ipsters received this eyeshadow in either Matt Kumar orMatt Moskowitz. I got it in Matt Moskowitz, which is a deep purple plum shade.

Although in the pan the shadow feels soft and smooth, it didn’t swatch well at all. Look at that swatch! It completely looks like a bruise! It was patchy and not very pigmented. It took 3 passes to get the swatch to show up like this. I am hoping that when I use a brush and put it onto my eyelids I have better results.

OFRA Cosmetics Lip Liner in Silk

Made with synthetic beeswax for smooth application
Long-lasting (aka made to stay the course of the day)
Waterproof and drink-proof

ipsters will receive this lip liner in the shade Maya or Silk. I got the shade silk which is described as “a ballet slipper shade that draws a soft line for perfectly pink lips.”

OFRA Cosmetics Lip Liner in Silk | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

It feels smooth and creamy when swatched. I don’t love liners that need to be sharpened and I’m not sure how I feel about the color I received. I don’t usually wear such a light pink/nude shade on my lips. Naturally I have very pigmented lips, so nudes and light pinks don’t always work out for me. We’ll see if I end up using this or passing it along to someone else.

Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré

Everything on the bottle is written in French, so I had to look up what it was and how to use it. Hopefully it is as awesome as it is described to be.

“Tips & Tricks: ipsy’s Awesome Spin Have it three-ways.

Way 1: As a moisturizer: Apply to clean skin and leave on for 5-10 minutes.

Way 2: As a primer: Massage on for an extra glow before applying liquid, mineral or pressed powder foundation.

Way 3: As a makeup remover: Dab on a cotton pad and smooth across the eyelid.”

“Making pharmaceutical-grade skincare a thing since 1950. With over half a century of experience in dermatology and cosmetics, this Parisian brand started by a doctor specializing in skin diseases has been a cult favorite for decades. Their first superstar product, the legendary Milk-Cream Concentrate, has sold millions worldwide and continues to gain fans like us every day.”

Shea butter and sodium hyaluronate in the formula make it glide on easily
Ceramides condition your lashes
Vegan and free of all the bad stuff (parabens, sulfates and latex)

It swatches great and is a very black black. I love that it is a twist up style of liner and think that the smudger is a great addition.

Even more so I like that fact that founder Karissa Bodar is doing such awesome things for women with and surviving cancer.

ipsy glam bag sample swatches

Luxie 215 small angle brush

Luxie Beauty Luxie Rose Gold Small Angle Eye Brush 215

I have a love hate relationship with getting brushes in my ipsy bag. I somewhat hate that have been getting one almost every month recently, but I have actually been loving the bushes that I have been getting recently. (I would much rather get a brush every month instead of nail polish!) Since I just recently started wearing gel liner, I think that this brush might come in handy for that.

“When it comes to makeup, we’re all about the details. And this brush makes it simple to apply with precision.

Dense and compact bristles
Hello, versatility! Line, smudge or fill in brows.
Built to last”

How about you? Did you get an ipsy’s glam bag? What did you get in yours? Were you happy with your samples? Do you get any other monthly subscription bags/boxes that are worth trying out? Let me know in the comments below.

If you don’t already subscribe and would like to try out ipsy you can use my referral link by clicking HERE! Also, if you are interested in seeing my other recent posts about ipsy click HERE

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Make up · Review · Weekly Product Highlight

Loreal Magic Skin Beautifier BB Cream

July 16, 2016July 16, 2016 LauraJoli LookingJoliGoodLeave a comment

~Weekly Product Highlight~ Loreal Magic Skin Beautifier BB Cream~

So in an effort to not buy new items, I have been “shopping” from my own stash of makeup. I have rediscovered so many great products that I had completely forgotten that I love. One of the rediscovered items is the Loreal Magic Skin Beautifier BB Cream. I forgot how much I love this product!

I am a big fan of BB/CC creams! This Loreal Magic Skin Beautifier BB Cream was the first BB cream that I ever used and it has been a favorite ever since! I like the design of the packaging, it is in a small squeeze bottle that makes it perfect for throwing into my makeup bag for travel. We recently went away for July 4th and this is what I brought along with me.

If you want something lightweight to wear during the summer when it’s hot and humid this BB cream is perfect. It gives the right amount of coverage without feeling heavy. It leaves a flawless looking, smooth base for makeup. Like most BB/CC creams it provides sheer/light cover that can be built up to slight medium coverage.

As you can tell from the above photo, it comes out of the tube white and as it is rubbed in it transforms into your skin’s color for a perfect match. I don’t know how they do it, but it seems like magic! I am guessing that is why they named it Magic Skin Beautifier.

It comes in four shades: fair, light, medium, and deep, as well as two other formulas one for anti-aging and one for anti-redness. Prices range from $7.99 at Target to $10.99 at Ulta.

What does the Loreal Website have to say about it…

“4 Beautifying Actions in 1.
Hydrates, Primes, Perfects, Corrects.
Flawless bare skin finish.

Meet the Magic all-in-one skin BB cream, with Beautifying Beads; encapsulated pigments infused in an ultra-light lotion with antioxidants Vitamins C&E. This mullti-tasking skin beautifier delivers 4 beautifying actions in 1: hydrates, corrects, evens and perfects. Instantly transforms to your perfect shade for a flawless, bare skin finish. Over time, more beautiful skin.”

What about you? Have you tried any of the Loreal Magic Skin Beautifier BB Creams? What do you think? Have you used other smart shade makeups? I would love to hear your opinion!

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Fashion/Style · Make up

Makeup and Outfit Of The Day

July 15, 2016July 13, 2016 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood4 Comments

Makeup of the day, using some of my favorite brands Maybelline, Lorac, Seraphine Botanicals, Covergirl, the balm, Tarte and Loreal. (Check back tomorrow for a full post about the Loreal Magic BB!)

If you follow me on Instagram (lookingjoligood) You may have already seen this picture. Here is what I am wearing again on my face today.

Also here is a picture of me wearing the makeup, but although it isn’t actually a close up of my face, I really just wanted to show off this really cute outfit I just bought. So this post is actually a MOTD/OOTD post. I got this outfit at Marshalls for less than $50 USD. The shirt has a super cute gold zipper detail on the back.

(Seriously though, how huge is my phone?! Haha, it’s new too and I love it! It is a Nexus 6P.)

Make up · Review · Weekly Product Highlight

Rimmel Scandal Eyes Gel Liner

July 9, 2016July 10, 2016 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood2 Comments

~Weekly Product Highlight~Rimmel Scandal Eyes Gel Liner~

Why has it taken me so long to start using gel liner? This product has seriously been a game changer for me! While I don’t wear a winged liner every day, when I do I used to only use liquid eyeliner. The first time I used this product I was speechless. I know it may seem crazy, but I was seriously so excited about how quickly and smoothly my wing applied. Where has gel liner been all my life?

For some reason Rimmel has always been a cosmetic brand that I have overlooked. I am not sure why because it is a great brand with a lot of awesome products. Recently I have noticed that several of the products that I have been using and enjoying have been from Rimmel. This Rimmel Scandal Eyes Gel Liner is no exception.

The liner comes with a brush that has soft bristles yet is sturdy and holds up well while applying the gel. The gel glides on very smoothly and is quite forgiving. It doesn’t dry too quickly to be able to fix a mistake, but it does dry fast enough to become smudge-proof. I had no trouble applying the liner exactly where I wanted it and in the thickness I prefer. Cleaning the brush is easy too, I usually just wipe it with a dry tissue.

It comes in two shades: black and brown. I have mostly been using the brown shade and I love it! I have also purchased the black shade which I haven’t used as much, but the formula is still just as great and it is a super black black!

I have heard that some gel liners have a drier formula that can drag across the lid preventing a crisp line. The formula for this Rimmel Scandal Eyes Gel Liner is smooth and creamy and not dry at all. I have been using it daily for the last month and it has not changed in consistency at all. Not sure if this makes any difference but I am very careful to keep the lid closed tightly at all times, I even close it while I am applying it to one eye before I get more product for the other eye.

What does the Rimmel Website have to say about this …

“Draw The Line with Scandalous eye-looks!

• Up to 24 hours of rich, intense colour that doesn’t flake, smudge, smear or run.
• Easy to apply, glides easily
• Professional brush for complete control to draw the lines you want.

NEW SCANDALEYES WATERPROOF GEL EYELINER The new quick-drying formula glides on smoothly for a more natural-looking finish. The luxuriously creamy liner comes with an accompanying thin brush that allows you to effortlessly build and layer for an eye look that reaches dramatically eye-catching levels. Creates a smooth, smudge-proof line. 24 HR Wear!”

What about you? Have you tried any of these Rimmel Scandal Eyes Gel Liner ? What do you think? Have you used other gel liners that have been great? Have you used any that have been terrible? I would love to hear your opinion!

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Make up

Makeup Of The Day

July 7, 2016July 5, 2016 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood8 Comments

Just in case you are wondering what I am wearing on my face today. As you know, I Love Lorac Alter Ego Lipgloss and Urban Decay’s Naked 2 Palette! Here is a list of my Makeup of the day…

makeup of the day by laurajoli featuring an urban decay eyeshadow

Sephora Collection make up bag
sephora.com

Urban decay eyeshadow
sephora.com

Benefit makeup primer
belk.com

BBrowBar eyelash curler
$26 – liberty.co.uk

Benefit mascara
$25 – harveynichols.com

LORAC lip gloss
beauty.com

L Oréal Paris foundation
$13 – very.co.uk

Milani blush
target.com

Maybelline concealer
target.com

Rimmel face powder
target.com

E l f cheek bronzer
target.com

Make up · Review · Weekly Product Highlight

Rimmel London Show Off Lip Velvet

July 2, 2016June 26, 2016 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood22 Comments

~Weekly Product Highlight~Rimmel London Show Off Lip Velvet liquid lipstick~

Overall I am usually not a huge fan of liquid lipsticks. While the color pay off and lasting power is usually great, I don’t like for my lips to feel dry and uncomfortable.

I personally would not have bought this Rimmel London Show Off Lip Velvet liquid lipstick for myself, but I received it in a Walmart beauty box* As far as I know, in the US, this specific Rimmel London Show Off Lip Velvet is only sold at Walmart and Walmart.com. I haven’t seen it anywhere else.

*Side note: That is one of the things that I like the most about beauty boxes. Often I get items in them that I would not purchase on my own, yet I end up really enjoying them.

At first, since I don’t like liquid lipsticks, I was hesitant to even try this out. I was considering just passing it along to someone else, but then for some reason, I decided to swatch it and I really like the color. I have the shade 307 Meteoric Matte. The packaging is super cute as well. One of the things that I really like about the design of it is the doe ft applicator has a little divot in. Such a simple thing that makes a big difference. Just enough product collects in the little divot to cover my entire lips.

Unfortunately, my husband is not a huge fan of these darker/deeper/brighter shades of lipstick on me, so I don’t wear them too often. I will definitely recommend that if you are trying to decide on a liquid lipstick and whether or not to try out this Rimmel London Show Off Lip Velvet liquid lipstick, I say at around $5 it is a good one to buy!

I have worn this “lip velvet” several times now and so far have enjoy it. I wouldn’t really call it a true matte, and it never completely dries down. Both of those things don’t bother me since I personally don’t like the look or feel of matte lipsticks on me. While even at around 4 hours later the color still transfers, overall the color also lasts around 6 hours. I don’t know about other shades, but this one in particular wears off for the most part evenly. Does it look great at the 6 hour mark, no, not great, but it also doesn’t look terrible either. It didn’t look too bad after eating while I was wearing it either.

I didn’t find that it feathers or runs, even without a lipliner. I have to be a bit careful when I first apply to not get any on my teeth or the outside of my lips because it will stain the surrounding skin. I feel as if this particular shade would look great all all skin tones and colors. Added bonus this shade makes my teeth look super white!

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Make up · Review

Fun In the Summer Sun

June 30, 2016July 1, 2016 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood3 Comments

I LOVE summer!

Summer is by far my favorite season of the year! The best part about the summer is all the beautiful sunny days, the worst part about summer is sunburn!

Unfortunately for me, most sunscreens usually make my skin break out. It is a catch 22, do I chose to get breakouts or sunburn. Since I have fair skin and work as an oncology nurse, I usually opt to suffer through the breakout while saving my skin from the sun. Thankfully there are all different kinds of makeup that can make you look good while also keeping you safe and healthy while you are in the sun. Fortunately with these products I don’t have to choose between the two. It is so nice to not have to look like a greasey mess with breakouts while protecting myself from the sun’s rays.

Here are a few that I recommend:

ChapStick Ultra, Moisturizing Lip Balm, SPF 30- Trust me from personal experience, you want to prevent your lips from getting sun burned! This lip balm has SPF 30. Reapply often and be glad that you have spared yourself the pain of burnt lips.

Lorac Breakthrough Performance Lipstick- If you have been reading this blog for any amount of time you already know that I am a HUGE fan of Lorac Cosmetics. Here is another awesome reason to love them. This lipstick is not only moisturizing, long wearing, paraben-free, and has Vitamin E and olive fruit oil for anti aging, but it also has SPF of 15. It comes in 5 beautiful shades and right now is on sale for only $10 on the Lorac site.

bareMinerals Pure Brightening Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 This paraben free foundation was the winner of the Allure magazine Best of Beauty. It comes in 20 different shades and is available at Sephora, Ulta and Nordstrom for around $18.

IT COSMETICS Your Skin But Better CC Cream with SPF 50+ “Why did IT Cosmetics create this product: To finally give women an all-in-one multi-tasking beauty miracle that truly gives full, flawless, perfect coverage, protects your skin with SPF 50+ from the harmful rays of the sun and is clinically proven to improve skin texture and hydration. IT Cosmetics worked with plastic surgeons to develop a multi-tasking correcting cream that is true scientific breakthrough. It’s packed with anti-aging ingredients that is clinically proven to improve skin and works on all ages, that doesn’t crease or crack!” Available at Ulta and Itcomsmetics.com for $38.00.

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Compact Makeup with SPF 55. SPF 55 is no joke! Overall I really like the Neutrogena brand. They have a lot of great products to offer. This compact provides buildable coverage without it feeling greasy and heavy. It blends easily, is oil free and dermatologist tested. You can find it at Target, Walmart and most drug stores or at Ulta for around $14.

Beauty Subscription · Make up · Review

Ipsy Glam Bag June 2016

June 26, 2016June 26, 2016 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood5 Comments

I wrote this post several days ago and cannot believe that I completely forgot to post it! I have been wearing all of these products and have been really enjoying them! This was a great bunch of samples this month!

It’s that time of the month again! No, not that time of the month, but the time to receive another ipsy glam bag! I feel as if the time flies in between the time that I get each bag! This month’s theme is “Rebel Rebel” While I am many things, a “rebel” definitley doesn’t describe me, haha.

If you don’t know what ipsy is you can check out my previous post all about it by clicking HERE

While I am super excited about all the thing I received in the glam bag, I am not a huge fan of the style of this month”s glam bag. It looks like it has graffiti all over it with words like ipsy, style, and makeup. I like the colors, but it is just not my style. It also has the zipper along the front, another thing I am not fond of. I’ll be passing this one along to my daughter, she’ll be thrilled!

If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook you have already seen what I received. If you don’t follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you totally should be !

Here’s what I got in my glam bag this month…

If you don’t already subscribe to ipsy but you are thinking about trying it out, I’d love for you to use my referral link https://www.ipsy.com/new?refer=uqdkx

ColourPop Cosmetics Crème Gel Liner in Get Paid or Swerve

This is my first ColorPop eyeliner. I got the color Swerve which is a rich onyx black. So far I like it. I always prefer a twist up liner to one that needs to be sharpened, so that alone gives it extra points.

Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Fireball or Lounge

Fireball is a peachy-gold shimmer shade that transitions to pink tones.
Lounge is a decadent reddish-brown topped with teal-green shimmer.

ipsy fireball urban decay shadow | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

No swatch can do this beautiful eyeshadow justice.

When I saw the shades they were going to be sending I was really hoping that I would get Fireball, while Lounge is a beautiful shade I already own it. I was so excited to receive Fireball! This beautiful pinky peach goldy shadow is gorgeous! I cannot even explain to you how beautiful it is. No swatch picture can do it justice! Since it changes with motion in different light, a regular photo can’t capture that. You’re going to have to trust me on this one. The sample size is quite small, only 0.03 oz, I don’t even care, I just love the shade so much. It is almost exactly the size of a penny. I think that when I am finished with this sample I may purchase the single shadow.

Seraphine Botanicals Happy Hibiscus Blush

And every product they put out is made with small-batch love and free of all the bad stuff. 100% cruelty-free. Gluten-free. Preservative-free. No harsh chemicals or dyes. Vegan. Sustainably sourced. Organic. Never tested on animals.

While in this photo it looks more brown, this blush is actually a beautiful deep coral shade. It is perfect for the summer and looks beautiful on the skin.

Marc Anthony Dream Waves Beach Spray

Hydrolyzed silk and Provitamin B5 add moisture and shine
Powerful UV Protectors absorb ultraviolet light. That means no color-fade
Works on even the straightest (and waviest) hair

My hair is perfectly straight and that is all it ever does or wants to do. This Beach Spray smells amazingly delicious, but it is not something that I will ever use. I am going to be passing it along to my sister. She has beautiful wavy hair, and I know that she will get a lot more use out of it than I ever would.

glam bag ipsy June 2016 | lookingjoligood.sordpress.com

Japonesque Solid Brush Cleanser

Major makeup calls for serious removal. This is a gentle cleansing balm that dissolves away residue and leaves brushes silky soft. Mess-free. Simply dip a brush into the balm and wash the grime away. Goat milk conditions and keeps brushes looking like new. it has a really nice refreshing scent.

I actually haven’t used this yet. It does smell awesome, but I just haven’t taken the time yet to figure out exactly quite how to use it.

How about you? Did you get an ipsy’s glam bag? What did you get in yours? Were you happy with your samples? Do you get any other monthly subscription bags/boxes that are worth trying out? Let me know in the comments below.

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Fashion/Style · Make up · Tips and Tricks

June 18, 2016June 19, 2016 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood1 Comment

I love Pinterest!

How in the world did I plan my entire wedding with out a “Wedding Planning Board”?

Pinterest is such a great way to get awesome ideas. I love to search for pins and find new sites. I would love for you to follow me and all my boards. As well, I would love to follow your boards, so leave a comment below with your username!

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Category: Make up

How ’bout Them Samples?! #2

Ipsy Glam Bag July 2016

Here’s what I got in my glam bag this month…

Loreal Magic Skin Beautifier BB Cream

~Weekly Product Highlight~ Loreal Magic Skin Beautifier BB Cream~

Makeup and Outfit Of The Day

Rimmel Scandal Eyes Gel Liner

~Weekly Product Highlight~Rimmel Scandal Eyes Gel Liner~

Makeup Of The Day

Rimmel London Show Off Lip Velvet

~Weekly Product Highlight~Rimmel London Show Off Lip Velvet liquid lipstick~

Fun In the Summer Sun

Here are a few that I recommend:

Ipsy Glam Bag June 2016

If you don’t know what ipsy is you can check out my previous post all about it by clicking HERE

Here’s what I got in my glam bag this month…

If you don’t already subscribe to ipsy but you are thinking about trying it out, I’d love for you to use my referral link https://www.ipsy.com/new?refer=uqdkx

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